Grain Drill

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS) is seeking a grain drill for establishing agronomic research studies. The grain drill must have openers and down pressure capabilities suitable for moderate residue, minimum till, and full till conditions in heavy, rocky, and often wet soils. The drill must also have a small seed box, granular fertilizer capabilities, and be compatible with OEM or aftermarket unit-level flow monitoring. The scope of work includes providing a grain drill with specific features such as a 15-foot working width, 3-point hitch mount, and 7.5-inch row spacing. • 15-foot working width • 3-point hitch mount, Cat 2 compatible • 7.5-inch row spacing • Under 6000 lb empty weight • Rear, high-grip walkboard at least 17 inches wide • Ground-driven or distance-driven • Mechanical, electronic, or hydraulic • Compatible with unit-level flow monitoring